I like to hold a book in my hand; I like the feel of the pages, the weight of a novel in my grip. Dave and I like to display books (anyone who has been to my house can atest to this). We like to read them again, group them, converse about them as visitors check all the titles on our shelves. They hold memories, connections.
I love browsing used book stores, finding that great book. I love the smell of them, the colorfull covers. I can spend a whole Saturday at Barnes and Noble, browsing and sipping great coffee. Dave and I have had many book store dates. (it is fun to give Dave $20 and watch him try to decide what he wants--he will narrow it down to 5 0r six things and change his mind 10 times about which 2 or 3 he wants the most) If you ask him, he will tell you that this is torture.
I think I want a Nook or Kindle, but I don't know how it will fit in to my love of actual books. I see all the advantages, but I can not ignore the disadvantages. I am conflicted. Thousands of books in one device, portable, instant. Will theymake actual books obsolete? Can books actually become relics of the past? I am sorry, but electronic words on a screen just are not the same thing. Maybe I only say that because I don't have a nook.
What are your thoughts?
2 comments:
I got a Nook for christmas and I have to say I like it better than I thought I would. It is really conveinent to finish a book at 10 at night and upload another 5 minutes later. The books are cheeper for the most part. The only thing I dont like is it doesnt have a light so I still have to turn on a lamp to read. I decided to read on nook sometimes and still buy books when I really want it or know it will be a good one. Thats my 2 cents.
Thanks, Kara! I think that is prtetty much what I will end up doing......getting a new book instantly could be dangerous, though.
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